Windows System Administrator

Windows System Administrator

This Windows Systems Administrator position requires a highly motivated individual with the ability to work independently, in a dynamic environment. The Windows Systems Administrator will be directly responsible for participating in the design and support of all managed Windows operating system infrastructure activities in a 24x7x365 multi-site data center environment. This position requires the ability to excel at multi-tasking and have the experience to ramp up quickly in a dynamic, high-tech environment.

Essential Functions:

• Setup, configure, and perform day-to-day maintenance and administration of Windows systems

• Provide Active Directory and Group policy management and support

• Manage domain, user/computer objects, accounts, and permissions

• Perform day-to-day break-fix, troubleshooting Windows related issues, performance issues, etc.

• Assist with configuring fibre channel multipathing on VMware and Windows hosts

• Maintain Windows best practices, anti-virus, and patch management including firmware upgrades

• Provide Windows monitoring and reporting solutions

• Maintain partnerships and leveraging market technologies associated with vendors and product enhancements

• Ability to learn new systems and applications as necessary

• Ensures software licenses are current and compliance with licensing laws are observed

• Evaluate new technologies and recommend future direction of Windows infrastructure.

• Support corporate system audits by maintaining accurate, comprehensive documentation and providing timely responses to requests

• Provide written documentation for team processes and service continuity plans (Disaster Recovery).

• Support Change Management process by adhering to guidelines and providing proper documentation

• Comply at all times with the Standards, policies and Code of Business Conduct and Ethics

Requirement:

This position is responsible for the configuration, installation, deployment, maintenance, and monitoring of all Windows operating system servers. This position also provides technical and operational support to server end-users. Coordinates with internal staff and external vendors to provide maintenance and repairs to the Windows OS infrastructure to ensure smooth delivery of services to all users. Performs all other duties as assigned and implements and performs according to the established standards.

Required Skills:

• 5+ years of Production Windows Operating System Support experience

• 5+ years' experience with VMware 5/5 / 6 and SAN technologies

• 5+ years' experience with Windows clustering, Microsoft SQL, and Microsoft IIS

• 2+ years' experience with cloud-based Windows environments

• Thorough understanding and experience with WSUS

• Understanding of DNS/TCP/IP and LAN/WAN connectivity

• Experience with system security requirements and server hardening practices

• Experience with Disaster Recovery preparedness and recovery services

• Ability to establish and maintain Windows architecture best practices and standards, including procedures, templates, and relevant documentation

• Familiarity with replication software such as Vreplicator

• Ability to author, edit, and debug PowerShell scripts

• Familiarity with HP hardware, including blade chassis

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills

• Vendor Management and Negotiation

• Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Skills:

• PowerShell experience

• Microsoft Azure experience

• Microsoft Office 365 experience

• SOX/PCI compliancy standards

• GxP Experience

• Experience with Linux in an enterprise environment a plus

Core Competencies:

• Outstanding Verbal and Written Communication Skills

• Analytical and Problem Solving Skills

• Initiative

• Ownership

• Decision Making

• Multi-tasking

• Interpersonal Effectiveness

• Customer Focused

• Flexibility

• Self-Management

• Collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, preferably in IT or a related field.

• Minimum of 5+ years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.